It's a Girl!!
Today at 4 in the afternoon, Jason, Jadon, and I went to meet the birthmom. She is so sweet! She made us feel so welcomed. She was up and about and looking amazing for just delivery a baby yesterday.
She is a beautiful young woman from Thailand. Stands about 5 foot tall. Bubbly personality. And a warm heart. She told us about the delivery- which is a Crazy story. (I will share at a later date). Then she introduced us to the nurses on the floor as the Adoptive Parents. (a Big positive step). Then we headed for the NICU. Because of the delivery, the baby is in the NICU. She is so small at 5 pounds 4 ounces. Big chubby cheeks. Beautiful dark black hair (and ALOT of it). So ready for the bows already. I got to hold her. It was a surreal moment. I want to be respectful to the birthmom also. But at the same time I wanted to kiss and snuggle that gorgeous girl. But I froze. No tears. Just peace. It was as if I was in a dream.
Jason and Jadon watched from the window since children are not allowed in the NICU. I stayed in there for about an hour and a half. Holding. Feeding. Burping. My beautiful daughter. I am glad I didn't have to change a diaper :) I have never held a baby that small before. Nor have I ever been a mother to a newborn. But I am sure it will take me no time at all to get the hang of it.
Tomorrow the social worker will come and the birthmom will be able to go home. She plans on signing the papers. The tension in me is melting away. I am exhausted. Tomorrow is a big day. The baby will stay in the hospital until Monday. So we should have access to her but we will confirm that tomorrow. She is technically not in our custody (a McCabe) until we finalize the adoption in about 6 months. However, we will be able to take her with us from the hospital.
We are overjoyed. Singing praises to our King. God is good. (the baby and Jadon look like biological siblings). It is so cool :)
Thank you all for your prayers and words of encouragement. And I can't wait to introduce her.
Happy New Years!!
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